Fiji’s New Polymer Banknotes Family
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has today launched a new series of banknotes, a historic milestone in Fiji’s economic and cultural journey. The newly designed polymer banknotes with state-of-the-art security features across all denominations were officially unveiled by the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu today, at an event held in Suva attended by government officials, diplomats, representatives of the financial sector, business community and grass-root organisations.
The new banknote series feature new designs on the reverse of the notes, while retaining the same primary colours and the existing front designs. They include new vignettes that strives to showcase Fiji’s identity as a nation, its people, resources and national heritage. A significant feature is the transition of all banknotes now to polymer, similar to the current $5 banknote.
The new $5 now features an endangered turtle found in Fiji, the Vonu Dina (green turtle). The $10 features children planting mangrove along the coastline. The $20 features the esteemed RBF Building. The $50 features a Girmitiya lady with the vessel “Leonidas” in the background. Finally, the $100 features the imagery of an i-Taukei man in traditional attire holding a bilo (bowl) of kava.
The new banknotes will be issued into circulation from 02 January 2026. The current design banknotes will be gradually withdrawn from circulation over the year and demonetised on 31 December 2026. Special numismatic collector sets are also available for purchase through the Reserve Bank.
Source: Reserve Bank of Fiji
